Kodiak man unhurt after vehicle rolls overA Kodiak man driving northbound on the Chiniak Highway lost control of his vehicle Thursday, causing it to slid across the southbound lane and roll over, the Alaska State Troopers said. Andrew Fleming, 21, was driving a 1996 Ford Explorer when it slid and rolled over upon hitting the west side of the roadway. Fleming and his 19-year-old passenger were wearing seatbelts and were not injured, state troopers said in ...

Stevens: Pared-down state budget faces more cutsAs he echoed projections of multibillion-dollar deficits, Sen. Gary Stevens painted a dim budget outlook Tuesday and talked about a wide range of issues affecting Kodiak, including his priorities for the coming year. During an interview with Daily Mirror reporters, Stevens warned that the state’s stripped-down budget faces more cuts after a worldwide drop in the price of oil led to a projected $3.5-billion shortfa...

Wasilla tops first NLC hoops power rankings There will be no perfect basketball team in Kodiak this season. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty to cheer about. Did you really expect another perfect season? Those only come around once a decade. The girls probably surprised many by starting the season with two straight wins and increasing the program’s win streak to 31 games — a remarkable feat by any team. They not only won two games, but won them co...

Mary EymanMemorial services were held for Mary Eyman, 79, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. at the Elder House near Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center. Mary Eyman died Saturday morning, Dec. 6, at Providence, with family at her side. She had been a resident at the Elder House since its opening earlier this year. Prior to that, she resided at the Providence Care Center for eight years. The oldest of 10 children, Mary ...

Public Safety Blotter: Dec. 24Dec. 13 Around 2:44 a.m., police conducted three bar checks downtown. At 3:45 a.m., police responded to a dangerous driver on Rezanof Drive. They were unable to locate the vehicle described. At 7:03 a.m., police cited a driver on Larch Street for failing register the vehicle. At 9:41 a.m., a caller requested a subject removal on Marine Way. They left when police asked. At 4:51 p.m., a caller requested a subject re...

Alaska Science Forum: Far-north changes pondered in San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO -- At this annual gathering of more than 20,000 Earth and space scientists, press conferences offered by the organizers feature scientists discussing everything from Mars rovers whiffing methane to Christmas lights visible from space. One press conference that has for a few years had a recurring slot at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union is the state of changes in the Far North. Here'...

Stage and Screen: 'Wild' is a walk into the wildernessReese Witherspoon is an underrated actor. Many think of her as a vapid, airhead character actor as a result of her 2001 classic portrayal of Elle Woods in “Legally Blond.” It’s hard to imagine anyone else playing this charming comedic role as convincingly as Witherspoon. In an odd way Elle Woods has become the signature role of an actor with a much broader range of performing skills than this part suggests. Three ...

Teeing Off: Gizmo's Letter to SantaDear Santa, I figured you get tired of reading letters written by kids, so I decided to give you a break. You probably don’t get many letters written by dogs, right? I know you have reindeer, but do you have a dog? I’ve been watching you on television a lot this month and have never seen you with one. I picture you with a boxer or maybe a miniature schnauzer. I’m a fluffy Japanese Chin with a squishy face that mak...

Kodiak redefines homelessness in AmericaAlfredo Godoy’s job stinks. His daily routine involves blood and decapitation, a lot of beheadings. But he loves his work and he gets compensated well. “We gather fish and we gut it and we cut it,” said Godoy, 59, describing his work processing salmon at a Kodiak cannery. “It’s fast-paced, but it’s good money.” Godoy said he brings home at least $960 each week for about 12 hours of work. That’s almost $4,000 month...